Casino gambling has spread throughout the world, and continues to spread. As governments try to cope with fiscal pressures, legalized casinos offer a possible source of additional tax revenue. But casino gambling is often controversial, as some people have moral objections to gambling. In addition, a small percentage of the population may become pathological gamblers who may create significant social costs. The Economics of Casino Gambling is a comprehensive discussion of the social and economic costs and benefits of legalized gambling. It is the first comprehensive discussion of these issues available on the market.
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Table of Content
Casino gambling and economic growth.- Misconceptions about casinos and growth.- Evidence on the growth effects of gambling.- Relationships among U.S. gambling industries.- The social costs of gambling.- Miscellaneous social cost issues.- Problems in gambling research.- Conclusion.
Language English ● Format PDF ● Pages 207 ● ISBN 9783540351047 ● File size 1.7 MB ● Publisher Springer Berlin ● City Heidelberg ● Country DE ● Published 2007 ● Downloadable 24 months ● Currency EUR ● ID 2162147 ● Copy protection Social DRM
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